MAKING IT PROFESSIONAL

Winchester Discover Centre • Friday 12 October • 10.00am – 5.30pm

Alice Kettle

The morning facilitated by Professor Alice Kettle,
textile artist. Presentations from Deirdre
Figueiredo, MBE, Director Craftspace and Rachel
Lichtenstein, oral historian and writer. Followed by advice and guidance
from professional mentors, by choosing from 3 sessions:

Craft portfolio mentors, these sessions are on a first come first
serve basis.

Simon Taylor, Head of Learning, Ikon Gallery; How to support your practice
through residencies and public art commissions.

Rachel Lichtenstein, Oral Historian and Writer; Rachel can offer advice
and support on: preparing work for publication, public speaking, organising an
exhibition or event, putting together a proposal for a large project.

Deirdre Figueiredo, MBE, Director, Craftspace; Deirdre has curatorial
and production experience of commissioning artists for exhibition, public art,
residencies and for participatory/public engagement projects. She has been a
selector for craft fairs and exhibitions including Origin, Lustre and
Nottingham Castle Open.

Liz Whitehead, Director, Fabrica; Liz's experience working with artists with
an applied arts focus at Fabrica, advising artists on working on a larger
scale, makeing an impact, the practicalities of working in a gallery space.

Timandra Gustafson, Arts and heritage specialist; Timandra is a visual
arts specialist with experience in strategic planning, support for artists in
developing their business, commissioning in the public realm and heritage
sites, fundraising and audience development.